Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds
Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester will spend time behind bars after he admitted to stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in White Plains Federal Court for stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government fund…
Serious Crash Shuts Down Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Serious Crash Shuts Down Busy Northern Westchester Roadway
Serious Crash Shuts Down Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 24-Year-Old Killed In Northern Westchester Crash A busy Northern Westchester roadway is shut down in both directions due to a serious two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The crash, which took place around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, has closed Route 202 in both directions between Granite Spring Road Road and Baldwin Road in Yorktown Heights, said Yorktown Police Lt. John Delulio. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle, Delulio said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The motorcyclist has …
Two New Officers Join Police Department In Fairfield County Two New Officers Join Police Department In Fairfield County
Two New Officers Join Police Department In Fairfield County Two men police officers have joined a Fairfield County police department after both retired from the NYPD. On Monday, March 15, Kevin Maloney and Matthew Collins were sworn in as Wilton Police officers, the department said.  They come to Wilton after recently retiring from the NYPD. Both will be attending a three-week training academy as well as a three-month field training program before being certified as Connecticut Police Officers. Maloney grew up in Yorktown Heights, New York, and is a graduate of Mercy College, where he received a bachelor of science degree in bus…
Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges
Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges A longtime public official in Northern Westchester is facing felony charges for his role in an alleged scheme to steal thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot with an employee there, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office announced. Former four-term Yorktown Highway Superintendent and Yorktown Heights Fire Chief Eric DiBartolo is facing charges for allegedly operating a “scan and skip” scheme with Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass to steal nearly $15,000 in items from Home Depot at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam …
Man Causes Scene At Northern Westchester T-Mobile Store, Police Say Man Causes Scene At Northern Westchester T-Mobile Store, Police Say
Man Causes Scene At Northern Westchester T-Mobile Store, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested after allegedly causing a scene at a T-Mobile store by yelling obscenities and scaring customers.  Jan Kluk, age 66, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 4, following the disturbance at the store located at 650 Lee Blvd., at the Jefferson Valley Mall, in Yorktown Heights, said the Yorktown Police. According to police, Kluk caused a public disturbance by yelling obscenities and using threatening language in a public place, frightening other patrons.  He was arrested at the store and charged with disorderly conduct, police said. …
Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester
Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500 From Macy's In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500 in goods from Macy's.  Maria Heras, 54, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 23, after Yorktown Police were called to the Macy's at the Jefferson Valley Mall for a report of shoplifting. When officers arrived on the scene they located Heras and an investigation into the incident found that she allegedly stole $484 worth of clothing from the store.  Heras was charged with petit larceny and released on an appearance ticket. 
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said A Northern Westchester man was arrested for allegedly engaging in violent behavior and using obscene language while in public. Jan Kluk, 66, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 13, after Yorktown Police responded to a complaint of disorderly conduct, said the Yorktown Police. According to police, Kluk is alleged to have engaged in "violent, tumultuous and threatening behavior," while in a public place. Kluk was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, police said.  He was released on his own recognizance to a responsible party and is scheduled to appear in court on…
Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester
Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Three have been charged in Westchester in a 54-count indictment for their roles in a scheme to defraud TJX Companies out of more than $50,000. Donald Ilo, 57, Patrick Onogwu, 64, and Asanimo Riesa, 38, all of the Bronx, were named in a 54-count indictment for their part in a scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several area TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. It is alleged that between June 13, 2018, and Aug. 14, 2019, the three suspects were part of a scheme to target TJX companies that include TJ Maxx, Marshalls,…
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…
Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say
Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester has been accused of stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila was charged in White Plains Federal Court for allegedly stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government funds to compensate anyone who was harmed or killed as a result of the atta…